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2. DID YOU KNOW THAT. . . .The Best foods for your brain.The food you consume plays an essential part inboosting your physical performance.But, did you knowthat there are certain food you eat can help youenhance your brain function? If you think that yourmemory needs further or your awareness is letting youdown, maybe your time is now to check what you areeating. 3. 1. ANTIOXIDANTSIf you want to delay your brainaging, eat foods that are high inantioxidants for the reason that ithas the capability to fight your freeradical change. Free radicals are theirregular molecular atoms, that isnaturally take place in your body orexternally from the environmentalfactors such as pollution, cigarettesmoke and herbicides, that attacksyour cells, that results in breakingdown of your tissues and possiblyplay a role in a number of diseasescases from cancer to dementia. 4. 2. CACAO I know chocolate is one of the apples in your eye. Chocolate is made from cacao in its purest form, free from sugar, dairy and other processed ingredients. It was considered as a superb food because of its huge amounts of antioxidants, as well as a compound called epicatechin. Scientists are now discovering the combination ofa exercise and a diet high in epicatechin promotes functional changes in a part of your brain that supports learning and memory. What does this mean for the rest of us? We can keep our mind sharp with a cup of hot cacao (hold the marshmallows) as a guilt-free treat, or add a scoop of cacao powder to your breakfast smoothie. 5. 3. COFFEEYour morning coffee does more thanjust wake you up it also boosts yourbrain power. Research shows coffeeimproves your memory and speeds upyour reaction times by acting on yourbrains prefrontal cortex, the area isresponsible for your short-termmemory.A lifetime of coffee consumption haseven been associated with a lower riskof Alzheimers disease, a brain diseaseaffecting your memory, thought andwell as your language. 6. 4. COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATESThese types of carbohydratescan give you a slow release ofglucose into yourbrain. This includes foodthat is made with flour orsugar, grains, foods with addedsugar, and starchy vegetablessuch as potatoes and corn.For your information, glucoseis necessary to stimulate yourbrain cells that are in charge foryour concentration,memory andmost especially in learning.Remember that good sourcesof complex carbohydratesinclude wholegrainbreads, oats, brownrice, legumes, fruitsand vegetables. 7. 5. EGG YOLK As we all know, egg is a greatsource of protein,but you arewrong.Its yolk can give you anutrient choline in whichcould help you in structuringyour cell membranes. It canalso guard your livers frombuilding fats. For yourmaximum health benefitsinclude up to two in yourdiet, three to four times in aweek. 8. 6.KELP Without your thinking, a sea vegetable ,kelp is high in magnesium calcium and iodine. Iodine is necessary for your normal growth and development of your brain and body.Because the body does not make iodine, it must be gained from the diet. Kelp is the most abundant, iodine-rich sea vegetable. Other rich sources of iodine include seafood, dairy products, plants grown in iodine-rich soil and iodized table salt. Severe iodine deficiency has long been known to cause you mental impairment, stunted growth and learning problems specifically in children. 9. 7. OILY FISH The fish you eat contains high levels of the fatty acids EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). It acts like an anti inflammatory in your body, and also helps you to prevent blood clotting, which can trigger a heart attack or stroke. DHA is concentrated in large amounts in your brain and is now considered a vital nutrient to enhance your learning ability and your mental development. Fish that contain the highest levels of fatty acids include tuna, mackerel, salmon, trout and sardines. 10. 8. SAGEIn a herbal encyclopedia Sage or salvia can enhance your memory.According to the recent studies, taking sage oil can boost your memoryperformance. I suggest to make your own tea, one easy and inexpensiveway to consume sage. Just simply pour one cup of boiled water over twoteaspoons of fresh or one teaspoon of dried sage leaves. Cover andsteep for 10 minutes and strain. Take note,your fresh sage leaves shouldbe wrapped in a moist paper towel or bag, placed in a loose plasticbag, and stored it in your refrigerator. 11. 9. WALNUTSInterestingly a shelled walnut looks remarkably like aminiature brain; its like natures way of reminding us toeat these little wonders for brain nourishment. Walnutsare packed with essential fatty acids, critical for your brainand well as your nervous system performance. Your brainis a very fatty organ and requires adequate amounts ofthese fatty acids for optimum function and your wellcognition. Add walnuts to your morning porridge or enjoya handful as your snack. 12. 10. WATER Approximately 75 percent water your brain is made up, so you should stay hydrated for your optimum brain performance. Most of Health Professionals believe that the number one cause of memory loss, at any age, is dehydration and simple act of drinking a large glass of water can improve your brain function. I commend you to start your day hydrated and make drinking of glass of water upon waking then again as soon as you get to work a daily habit. 13. FACEBOOK MIGHT BE TOUGH ON USERS WITHLOW SELF-ESTEEMA new study suggests that using Facebook can be bad for people with low self-esteem.Canadian researchers found people with low self-esteem surge their Facebookfriends with negative details about their lives, which makesthem less likeable. Many people with low self-esteem are uncomfortable sharingtheir thoughts and feelings face-to-face, but Facebookenables them to do this remotely, explained study author Amanda Forest, agraduate student at the University of Waterloo, in Ontario.We had this idea that Facebook could be a really fantastic place for people tostrengthen their relationships, Forest said in a journalnews release.However, while people with low self-esteem may feel safer making personaldisclosures on Facebook, doing so may actually cause them socialharm.If youre talking to somebody in person and you say something, you might getsome indication that they dont like it, that theyre sick ofhearing your negativity, Forest said.But when people have a negative reaction to a post on Facebook, they tend to keepit to themselves.On Facebook, you dont see most of the reactions, Forest added